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Starting Nov. 5, 2018, UCF Health will utilize a new electronic patient record software that will best support ongoing communication with your doctor. Patients who were utilizing our old patient portal system (Cerner Health/ IQ Health) will need to use a new username and login to access the new patient portal. An email will be sent…

UCF Health is conducting three clinical trials in its dermatology department. Information on each is posted below. Disease: Raynaud’s Phenomenon Study Title: The Effect of Abobotulinum Toxin A on the Symptoms of Raynaud’s Phenomenon, a Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial UCF Health is conducting a study to examine the effectiveness of abobotulinum toxin A as a…

Many people equate liver disease with alcohol use. While there is certainly a direct link to alcohol abuse and liver disease, it’s not the only factor that contributes to liver disease. Cirrhosis (permanent scarring) is the end stage of chronic inflammation within the liver from long term damage. Undiagnosed liver disease often leads to liver…

When you hear about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), you may assume them to be the same digestive issue. However, there are distinct differences between the two. Both share some similar symptoms, but it is important to be able to distinguish them when talking to your doctor about any digestive issues…

2018 has been a great year for UCF Health with constant expansion and the first UCF hospital in the works. Now, 18 doctors have been featured in the newest issue of Orlando Family Magazine as Top Physicians in the Orlando area. The awarded physicians include: Dr. Aishah Ali – Allergy & Immunology Dr. Bernard Gros –…

UCF Health is conducting a study to examine the effectiveness of a laser as treatment for cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Participants must have cutaneous lupus lesions, be at least 18 years of age, and cannot be pregnant. If you are female, you may need to provide a urine sample for a pregnancy test to determine if…